Position Overview

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Cost Management, this position will interact actively with all aspects of the Commercial and Industrial sales team, purchasing and other cross-functional teams involving Category Management. The primary responsibility of this position is to initiate and lead primary tasks/projects on key sales programs and work closely with sales and category leadership to develop reporting and business analytic tools.

Responsibilities Include:

• Initiate business critical projects supporting gross margin cost improvements, financial analysis on key business issues, and reporting.
• Directly negotiate with Company suppliers to enhance profitability of end-user pricing and programs.
• Working both independently as well as with direction from the Director of Cost Management, drive system enhancements and user training relating to category management projects.
• Establish project plans and key milestones to ensure timeline and budget achievement.
• Responsible for identifying, interpreting and analyzing trends to achieve company’s business goals in the area of category management.
• Develop reporting capabilities and monitor system to identify areas of improvement for sales and category teams.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Working experience in business analytics, change management and/or process improvement.
• Ability to work independently in matters of strategic importance to the Company
• Proven working experience as a data analyst or business data analyst.
• Ability to conduct cost and benefit analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft application experience.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This position offers a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits program.

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